What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1?

The Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 52,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.83, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,525-$3,960 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,864 in Phoenix and $3,296 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Which indoor units work with the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1?

ENERGY STAR lists 9 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use B-VXP60SA-1, MXP48/60C1A, MXP48/60D1A.

4-ton central heat pump · A Series

Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1

Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #216 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,668 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
EER2: 10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 10%
Heat at 5°F: 52,000 BTU/h93% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 9%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 52,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Comfort-Aire
Also sold as	Century
Outdoor unit model	A-VXP60SA-1
Series	A Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 20, 2025
Last certified	September 3, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0
Cooling capacity	47,000-54,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.1-9.0
Capacity at 47°F	56,000-58,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	36,000-45,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	43,000-52,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.83
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder93% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with B-VXP60SA-1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups9 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
B-VXP60SA-1 · cold climate	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	217169703
B-VXP60SA-1 · cold climate	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	217169709
B-VXP60SA-1 · cold climate	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	217618200
MXP48/60C1A · cold climate	16.0	10.0	8.5	45,000	217169726
MXP48/60C1A · cold climate	16.0	10.0	8.5	45,000	217169738
MXP48/60C1A · cold climate	16.0	10.0	8.5	45,000	217618211
MXP48/60D1A · cold climate	15.2	10.0	8.1	43,000	217169727
MXP48/60D1A · cold climate	15.2	10.0	8.1	43,000	217169739
MXP48/60D1A · cold climate	15.2	10.0	8.1	43,000	217618212

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,525-$3,960

Phoenix, AZ$1,864/yr
Miami, FL$1,525/yr
Houston, TX$1,670/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,668/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,618/yr
New York, NY$3,960/yr
Chicago, IL$3,210/yr
Denver, CO$2,664/yr
Seattle, WA$1,634/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,296/yr

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1?: The Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 52,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.83, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,525-$3,960 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,864 in Phoenix and $3,296 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Which indoor units work with the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1?: ENERGY STAR lists 9 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use B-VXP60SA-1, MXP48/60C1A, MXP48/60D1A.
What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,841/yrYou save $906/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,841
Current system, per year: $2,747
You save per year: $906
Payback: 21.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$10,442

Cooling $1,144Heating $697Electricity used: 11,506 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $275

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of September 3, 2025. How we use the data.